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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1933
Page
10
Arthur Brisbane reports on Japan increasing defense spending amid rising sea mountain claims in a cautious postwar context. The piece notes regional tensions, defense needs, and political reactions shaping security policy in Asia.
Government calls for 20 percent wheat acreage reduction and cotton curtailment while wheat prices surge to 61.14 as grain fears loom. The piece traces inflation worries, labor plans, and global contrasts including Drexel, Japan, and France, with a Newark jail dog case closing the report.
Rumors spread that John J. O Connell Jr. would be freed after kidnappers agreed to a $20 000 ransom, part of a demanded $250 000. Albany Evening News reported release near Albany in the Catskill mountains south of the city. The 24 year old son of the eldest O Connell family was kidnapped last Friday morning.
Governor William H. Murray proclaimed 42 percent beer legal in Oklahoma City after a yesterday's referendum. Beer trucks moved from rail cars to dealers as National Guard troops were deployed and then withdrawn to prevent opening beer cars. Licenses for on premise consumption were limited and tax commission ordered private licenses for dealers with wholesale at 250 dollars and retail at 100 dollars. Critics argued constitutional issues and the Anti-Saloon League planned legal challenges while election fallout sparked debate.
In Alton Illinois detectives and the three Luer sons urge authorities to withdraw the manhunt for August Luer the 77 year old banker and meat packer to give kidnapers time to arrange a safe release. The plan hinges on a note reportedly signed by Luer bearing his handwriting.
CHICAGO July 34 49 Relatives of John Factor began negotiations with the kidnappers for a 20000 ransom. Friends of Factor say the family is convinced police offers are unreliable while a local detective agency works on the case and has received the ring and demanded payment.
Partly cloudy and warm through Wednesday night and Thursday. Lows around 14 degrees Wednesday night and 8 degrees Thursday. Light to moderate south winds, highs near 09.5 Tuesday, 28 Wednesday. East Texas area to 100th meridian: partly cloudy and warm, coastal southerly winds. West Texas area near 100 meridian: partly cloudy and warm, similar wind and temperatures.
LW Owen a 27 year old white man charged with murder escaped from the county jail by using a hangman rope. He freed himself from a dead cell, climbed to the cupola, broke through a window, and used twisted blankets to reach the ground while awaiting trial.
Dallas Insurance man A. J. Armstrong was held on bonds totaling 1300 dollars after an examining trial on charges of murder and driving intoxicated. Justice Lea Villegas set 1000 dollars on murder and 100 dollars on intoxication. Assistant District Attorney Philip A. Kazen filed complaints related to a three-car wreck Monday that fatally injured George Demotis.
Governor Ferguson announced the appointment of B C Brand of Sweetwater as Texas banking commissioner, replacing James Shaw who resigns to become Texas manager of the Home Owners' Loan Corporation. Shaw served six years. Brand to qualify and take oath immediately in Dallas.
The dollar edged higher after a brief recovery, closing at 4.7034 to the pound and 38.12 francs per dollar in Paris. Paris trading placed the dollar about 6.8 centimes stronger than yesterday, reflecting modest gains across markets.
In Wichita Kansas a gathering of local businessmen was called to discuss plans to combat raids after a series of beer raids and seizure of a shipment of illegal liquor last night.
President Roosevelt issues an executive order prohibiting transportation of oil in interstate commerce that is produced or withdrawn from storage in excess of the amount allowed by any state law. The order targets oil supplies exceeding state restrictions and aims to regulate cross state movement.
Colone Chavins A. Lindbergh and his wife departed Halifax today to advance their planned mapping trip for an aerial route over Labrador and Greenland.
President Roosevelt presses ahead with industrial codes to set minimum wages and maximum hours, eyeing a blanket order if recovery lags. He backs expanding job creation for miners, explores using subsistence funds, and advances a $3.3 billion public works program as he shapes a new executive council and its powers.
Italian air squadron led by Gen Italo Balbo lands at Cartwright Labrador after a fog bound 20 minute flight. Balbo reports all well and continues the planned 1500 mile journey from Iceland. The arrival follows a five day transit from Orbetello with stops in Northern Ireland and London Derry.
Acting Secretary Woodring directs all corps area commanders to press a ten percent reduction in light and gas rates nationwide. If utilities refuse to lower prices, contracts will not be renewed for fiscal year 1934. Courts and state agencies may be petitioned for date adjustments to secure the cut.
The United States Weather Bureau reports continued heat and drought in San Antonio. Tuesday saw a high of 99.5 degrees with similar expectations for Wednesday. Humidity remains average, and Thursday is forecast for partial clouds with a low near 75 and a high around 98. No significant rainfall has occurred since June 19.
Chicago markets see rye rise five cents lifting the grain complex. Canadian rye purchases supported levels as December rye neared $1.07, while December wheat touched about $1.05 in a volatile session. Wheat and rye led gains as supplies tightens and futures spiked on brief trading swings.
A conference of National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers members gathered in New York to review a preliminary draft of a fall competition base cap. After revisions today the final form will be analyzed nationwide for approval and presented to the Recovery Administration at public hearings.
Washington dispatch says the government’s drive to have southern planters sign up a portion of their cotton acreage for nonproduction nears collapse. Secretary Wallace warns no extension of offers, but allows signed producers to raise up to 50 percent of their acreage. Reports indicate weak signups and burning hot weather in Texas accompany rising prices as cotton futures climb to yearly highs.
Elliott Roosevelt, son of the president, after six weeks in the open, is expected to file a divorce suit tomorrow against his young wife Elizabeth Donner of Philadelphia. Postmasters named in Washington include Cam o, Litelan Long, Marshall W. B. Lea, Man lanate Mas, Swanen E. WII, Wink Paul Jetta.
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